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time was

adjective as in past

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adverb as in ago

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adverb as in formerly

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adverb as in once

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adverb as in previously

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The position of the Conservative government at the time was to describe China as an "epoch-defining challenge", not an enemy.

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The start time was dictated by television.

Time was running out when Dier stooped to nod a free-kick towards goal, but was instead kicked in the head by City substitute Nico Gonzalez.

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The time was approaching 2 a.m. and there was only one place left to see: the punishment cells underground, where I would finish out the night.

Bamford said the council was aware of the issues, and there were ways of dealing with them, but more time was needed.

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